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Scopus umbretta

Scopidae, Hamerkop, Hammerhead

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Containing group: Pelecaniformes

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Scientific Name Scopus umbretta
Location South Africa
Comments They have the habit of looking down into the water and African folklore says they were once colourful and admired themselves so much that they were punished to be dull brown forever - now they are still looking to see if they would changeback to their former beauty. These Birds are endemic to Africa.
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Source Aint she sweet!
Source Collection Flickr
Copyright © 2006 Callie de Wet
Scientific Name Scopus umbretta
Location South Africa
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Source It was THIS big, I swear, but it got away!
Source Collection Flickr
Copyright © 2006 Callie de Wet
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